Group Interventions in Occupational TherapyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student understands the theoretical principles of occupational therapy and group activity, and knows how to apply them in therapeutic groups. The student understands possibilities of creative activities in groups. The student knows how to explain when therapeutic group is recommended. The student knows how to plan group process, and the individual occupation-based group sessions in a goal-oriented way using creative activities. The student knows how to lead a therapeutic group and how to operate in a group in different roles. The student recognises the group as a whole and knows how to evaluate the participation and functioning of the group members.

Content

the theoretical foundations of group activity in occupational therapy, planning of the group, setting the goals, analysis and choice of activity, leading the group , tasks of the group's leader, evaluation of the group and its members, creative activities, reflection on the student's own professional development

Qualifications

The student is familiar with the principles of leading a group. The student is familiar with the basic concepts and fundamental values of occupational therapy. The student is familiar with the work of an occupational therapist.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment is based on documentation of group work, individual reflection and peer assessment.
5 Excellent
The student demonstrates an extensive understanding of the theoretical principles of OT and group activity and applies them with an developing approach. The student can explain in a versatile and developing manner, while applying theory, when therapeutic group activity is recommended. The student plans the group process and the individual sessions at his own initiative, in a responsible manner, and in good cooperation, taking into consideration goal-orientation and the focus on occupation and creative activities. The student demonstrates skill in leading a group, and is capable of functioning in different roles in the group in a knowledgeable manner. The student recognises the group as a specific entity and is capable of evaluating the participation and occupation of group members, explaining the observations in a versatile and critical manner.

4 Very good
The student demonstrates an understanding of the theoretical principles of OT and group activity and applies them, and is able to explain the choices. The student is able to explain in a versatile manner, while applying theory, when therapeutic group activity is recommended. The student plans the group process and the individual sessions in a responsible manner, and in good cooperation, taking into consideration goal-orientation and the focus on occupation and creative activities. The student demonstrates an ability to guide a group and is capable of functioning in the group in different roles. The student sees the group as a specific entity and is capable of evaluating the participation and occupation of the members in the group, explaining the observations in a versatile manner.

3 Good
The student demonstrates an understanding of the theoretical principles of OT and group activity and applies them. The student is able to explain, when therapeutic group activity is recommended, using theoretical principles. The student is capable of planning the group process and the individual sessions in a goal-oriented and occupation-centred manner, using creative activities, but the principles are left somewhat vague. The student is capable of leading a group and of functioning in the group in different roles. The student recognises the group as a specific entity and is capable of evaluating the participation and action of the members in the group, explaining the observations.

2 Satisfactory
The student demonstrates an understanding of the theoretical principles of OT, but applying the principles is left partially vague. Explanations for therapeutic group work are meagre, and their connection with the theory is left partly unclear. Planning of the group process and the individual sessions causes problems, but the student is able to cope with the task with help from the group. There is success in leading the group, but difficulties can be seen, and functioning in different roles causes problems. The student recognises the group as a specific entity and is capable of evaluating the participation and occupation of the group members, but the observations are somewhat meagre and the explanations are partly scant.

1 Adequate
The student shows an understanding of the theoretical principles of OT and group activities, but the practical applications are left vague. The foundations for therapeutic group activity are meagre and their links with the theory are vague. Planning of the group process and the individual sessions is challenging for the student, but with guidance, the assigned tasks are completed. Leading the group succeeds, but difficulties can be seen, and functioning in different roles causes problems for the student. The student recognises the group as a specific entity and evaluates the participation and occupation of the members in the group, but the observations are meagre and the explanations are scant.